On the 19th March, 2021, the planning application for a three bedroom earth-sheltered dwelling, Whitwell, was refused. The refusal was a delegated decision. A delegated decision is made by planning officers who determine applications themselves without the need of a decision from the planning committee. The planning application was made by Councillor June Fox against the wishes of the majority of the residents of Whitwell. A lot of the residents are going to be very happy at the decision. She

Rutland County Council are hoping to be able to offer free parking in the run up to Christmas. Hopefully to support local shops and businesses by offering this incentive to shoppers. The two hour free parking will only apply to the local council run carparks in Oakham and Uppingham. The offer will run throughout December and end on Thursday 31st December. On-street parking restrictions and resident parking permits will remain unchanged an enforceable. Councillor Lucy Stephenson, Cabinet Member for Highways